Rock the Bike to Maker Faire

Come to the First Annual Dolores Park to Maker Faire social ride.

Meeting at 8:30AM and departing at 9:00, the ride is about 19 miles over mostly flat terrain, and we will take a leisurely pace, cruising with great music on our party bikes.

We'll arrive at Maker Faire at approximately 11AM, plenty of time to set up our Pedal Powered Stage for the first band of the day.

The bike ride is free and although the Maker Faire isn't, they are offering a discount for those who participate in the ride.

For more information, go to http://rockthebike.com/

Berkeley Chocolate and Chalk Art Festival

The 13th annual Berkeley Chocolate and Chalk Art Festival is this Saturday, May 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eat chocolate, look at the chalk artwork or make your own on North Shattuck Avenue.

From the Web site:

With no fees to artists, areas of sidewalk will be assigned to participants to create their own fanciful chalk drawings. A CHALK ART CONTEST for the best drawing will be judged after 4 p.m. Winners will be notified the following day. First prize is $250 with $50 gift certificates awarded for runners up. Same-day registration takes place 10AM-5PM in event booths located along North Shattuck Ave. Artist's chalk is available for a fee.

www.chocolateandchalkart.com

This Sunday: Union Design Festival in San Francisco

The Union Design Festival is happening this Sunday, May 31 at Hayes Valley Park (Octavia and Hayes Streets) in San Francisco. There will be 130 designers selling clothing, accessories, textiles and paper goods. The festival begins at 11:00 a.m. and goes until 6:00 p.m. Most importantly, it's free to attend.

According to the Web site:

All designers are screened based on quality, originality, and cleverness. It really is one of the sweetest events in SF.

For more information, click here.

Left Coast Live Festival: Film Tonight in Downtown San Jose

Going on now, Left Coast Live is a week-long music event held in San Jose. This evening, head over to the Circle of Palms and watch the film "Before the Music Dies." Gates open at 7 p.m. and bring chairs or blankets. Did I mention the screening is free?

For more information, check out the festival's Web site: www.leftcoastlive.com

Be a Bystander at Bay to Breakers

This Sunday, experience San Francisco's finest: Bay to Breakers. Every year, the race is run by an unusual crowd of characters. There are the serious runners and athletes, the naked, the costumed and more! You have to see it to believe it.

This year, against strong community protest, the tradition lives on and drinking, nudity and floats WILL be allowed. If you haven't registered to run, at least head down to the city and watch. Be sure to look out for a special group of bananas and gorillas (Ashley and friends).

The race is 7.46 miles and begins at 8 a.m. the Embarcadero (Bay) and ends at Hayes Street Hill (the Breakers). For a detailed map of the race course, click here. This is a "Leave no trace" event so please pick up after yourselves!

To check out the official Bay to Breakers Web site, go to www.baytobreakers.com